Our boys were getting trounced, a murmur on our side of the stands—anxious parents and fans. But, even to the naked eye, the other team is bigger, stronger, faster - better.
This isn't another Friday night. Instead, it's the playoffs in the 2nd largest state in Union. Home of the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans. Home of the Longhorns, Aggies, and Red Raiders.
Texas bleeds oil and football talent.
This is another long chapter in Friday Nightlights.
Four years these boys played together gave the best time of their lives for each other and their school. But tonight was their last game together. For many, the last time playing organized football.
The drums rumble through the night. Finally, one team goes on; one will have a long quiet bus ride home into the Texas night.
Until next year, when a new team of boys will try to live the football dream.